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Rights defender killings hit record high as UN pushes to shore up humanitarian action
  • June 17, 2026
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Record Attacks on Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Prompt UN Emergency Action Plan Call

A new UN report reveals a record number of killings and disappearances of human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists in 2025. The OHCHR’s “Human Rights Count 2026” highlights alarming trends, including a defender being targeted every 10 hours and a child dying in conflict every hour. The report coincides with a UN meeting on humanitarian aid, where officials stressed the need for adherence to international humanitarian law and protection for aid workers.

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